As Ford Authority reported last month, a proposed rule from the U.S. Commerce Department is aiming to eliminate key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads, which would effectively ban all of those types of vehicles from the U.S. Problem is, that could include certain American vehicles that are produced in China, such as the Lincoln Nautilus, which is built at the Changan Ford Hangzhou Assembly plant and imported into the U.S. Now, it seems as if the Lincoln Nautilus could be banned from another country, too.
With China already concerned about this proposed rule – which likely also includes automakers like Ford – Automotive News Canada is reporting that Canadian officials are also asking for a similar ban north of the border. “Our government takes very seriously intentional Chinese overcapacity and we take very seriously the security threat from China,” said Canada’s Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. “We do have real security concerns.”
Freeland added that Canada is “absolutely” considering a similar ban, adding “that is something we talked about in imposing the tariffs on EVs and something that came out very, very clearly in the consultation. We are looking at whether we need to impose further measures.” In addition to banning software and hardware stemming from China, the rule also seeks to prevent the testing of self-driving vehicles from the same country on U.S. roads.
Interestingly, the Canadian Vehicles Manufacturers’ Association – which represents Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis in that country – is backing this potential ban in both the U.S. and Canada, too. “The U.S. has identified national security risks stemming from China and Russia related to specific connected vehicle technologies – risks that also affect Canada,” CVMA CEO Brian Kingston said in a statement. “We urge the federal government to evaluate these concerns and harmonize any policy solutions with the U.S. given the integrated nature of the automotive industry between our two countries.”
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Don’t agree with much out of Canada these days, but I agree with this. No way I’m buying a Chinese car as long as there are other options.
Be it completely banned.
If the rules are against cancer
I paid good money for my Nautilus. Biden Admin allowed the Chinese balloon to float over the US. And now they are worried about software in a car?
It would appear that Ford did NOT read the tea leaves on this vehicle.
Buying a Chinese made car is giving money to what the govt and military and anyone who works can see is the biggest threat to freedom and the western world. It rewards treating humans like 6 day a week 10 hr day extreme poverty slaves. This was allowed by globalists that don’t care 2 cents about the working class. The Fird family should be embarrassed this was even allowed.
I can’t afford, the cheapest American EV,. They are over 2 times the price of similar Chinese products.
Get your pricing under control, or give me affordable Chinese cars
I strongly agree with many of the comments above. In order for the average Canadian family to purchase a North American
EV. the cost must be more competitive it’s one of the many reasons the Korean & Chinese EV’S are more popular. Besides their building some very good looking vehicles